PUBLIC ADVISORY # 12 | 09 February 2026.
The Ministry of Health & Medical Services met today with key stakeholders to review the recent infrastructure incident affecting several service areas at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH). A detailed site visit followed the discussion.
Service Restoration:
The reopening of the affected areas will proceed once the Ministry receives the full engineering and contractor plan.
Surgical Services Update:
Scheduled surgeries are continuing in all four operating theatres, supported by an additional operating room now in use at the Maternity Unit. Other cases are being managed by the CWMH teams through operating rooms at private hospitals in Suva. Although the recovery area was the main section affected, a designated room has been made available and is currently being used for post-operative care.
Special Outpatient and Diagnostic Services:
- SOPD continued normal operations today.
- Outpatient blood collection has been temporarily relocated to the main Laboratory.
- Echo Services remain closed, with patients rebooked as the equipment undergoes technical evaluation.
Preventative measures:
Work is underway to identify suitable long-term measures that will improve the facility’s resilience and prevent similar disruptions in the future. Strengthened communication and coordination between all teams will support effective risk management moving forward.
The Ministry will provide updates as restoration progresses.
ENDS